Installing VEXcode IQ on Android – VEX Library

VEXcode IQ requires Android 7.0 or later to be installed on an Android Tablet. Below, you will find the link to download VEXcode IQ in the Google Play Store and the permissions that must be given for VEXcode IQ to work as intended with your robot.

Different prompts will appear for Android 11.0 and below as compared to Android 12.0. Follow the steps that match your device after downloading and allowing storage access.

Download VEXcode IQ and Allow Storage Access

Screenshot showing the installation process for VEX IQ Robotics platform, including step-by-step instructions and visual aids for setting up components and programming with VEXcode IQ, aimed at educators and beginner robotics enthusiasts.

Use this link to open VEXcode IQ in the Google Play Store and download the app.

Screenshot of the VEXcode IQ installation process, showing step-by-step instructions and visual elements to guide users through setting up the VEX IQ Robotics platform for educational purposes.

Locate the VEXcode IQ application on your Android Tablet.

Start the application.

Screenshot of the VEX IQ Storage Access interface, displaying options and instructions for managing storage related to the VEX IQ Robotics platform, aimed at educators and students for effective robot programming and project management.

When VEXcode IQ is first opened, a prompt will appear asking you to allow Storage permission. This permission will appear for all Android devices.

This allows for projects to be saved and loaded on the device. Select 'Continue' to open the Android prompt.

Screenshot showing the steps to access files for VEX IQ Robotics platform, including installation instructions and resources for educators and students.

Diagram illustrating the installation process for VEX IQ access storage, featuring labeled components and step-by-step instructions to assist educators and students in setting up their robotics platform effectively.

When the Android prompt appears, select 'Allow.'

Android 11.0 and below

Screenshot of the IQ location access prompt for VEX IQ Robotics platform, displaying instructions for enabling location access during installation, relevant to educational robotics and programming with VEXcode IQ.

A prompt will appear asking you to allow Location permission.

This allows for the device to scan and connect to IQ robots. Select 'Continue' to open the Android prompt.

Screenshot of the IQ device location prompt, displaying instructions for locating the VEX IQ device during setup, relevant to educational resources and tutorials for building and programming robots.

When the Android prompt appears, select 'WHILE USING THE APP.'

Screenshot of the VEXcode IQ software interface, showcasing the programming environment for VEX IQ Robotics, including code blocks and tools designed for educational robotics projects.

Then you can begin working in VEXcode IQ.

Name and save your project.
Configure your motors, sensors, drivetrain (with or without the Gyro Sensor), and controller.
Get to know more about the shapes of blocks, program flow, and how to access Help.

Android 12.0 and above

Diagram illustrating the installation process for VEX IQ robotics components, featuring labeled parts and step-by-step instructions to guide users in setting up their robotics systems effectively.

A prompt will appear asking you to allow Precise Location Access.

This allows for the device to scan and connect to nearby IQ robots. Select 'Continue' to open the Android prompt.

Screenshot showing the precise location settings for the VEX IQ application on an Android device, illustrating how to install and configure the app for optimal use in educational robotics projects.

When the Android prompt appears, select 'Precise.'

Screenshot of the VEX IQ app showing precise location settings for Android devices, with options for 'While using the app' highlighted, illustrating the installation process for the VEX IQ Robotics platform.

Then, select 'While using the app.'

Screenshot of VEX IQ software displaying nearby devices for connection setup, illustrating options for connecting to compatible robotics devices and enhancing user experience in the VEX IQ platform.

A prompt will then appear asking you to allow permission to access nearby devices.

This allows for the device to scan and connect to IQ robots. Select 'Continue' to open the Android prompt.

Screenshot of the VEX IQ app on an Android device displaying nearby connected VEX IQ devices, illustrating the installation process for users in the VEX IQ knowledge base.

When the Android prompt appears, select 'Allow.'

Screenshot of the VEXcode IQ software interface, showcasing the programming environment for VEX IQ Robotics, including code blocks and tools designed for educational robotics projects.

Then you can begin working in VEXcode IQ.

Name and save your project.
Configure your motors, sensors, drivetrain (with or without the Gyro Sensor), and controller.
Get to know more about the shapes of blocks, program flow, and how to access Help.